Coastguard Helicopter to Bristol Channel

Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | 19:41 | From MOD St Athan

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter MOD St Athan - Bristol Channel, 09 September 2026, 18:41

On Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 19:41, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from MOD St Athan to Bristol Channel. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-RESI. The flight lasted 31 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 18 miles at an average speed of 37 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 600 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-RESI
Helicopter: G-RESI

The helicopter G-RESI is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Tony Melony

Distance travelled
19 miles
600 feet
dashboard average speed
37 mph
31 minutes
19:41
20:11
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Bristol Channel, 20:11

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Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan19:48

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St Donats, Vale of Glamorgan19:47

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Mill Lane, Vale of Glamorgan19:45

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MOD St Athan, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan19:41